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purring

UK
/ˈpɜː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɜr.ɪŋ/

Translations

purringnoun
The cat's purring was a soothing sound as it lay curled up on the sofa.
Le ronronnement du chat était un son apaisant tandis qu'il restait recroquevillé sur le canapé.
Synonyms
rumbling
murmuring
thrumming
buzzing
humming
purringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɜː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɝː.rɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that emits a low, continuous, vibrating sound.
She rested her head against the purring engine.
Elle appuya sa tête contre le moteur ronronnant.
purrverb

purring

Gerund

purred
Past Simple
purred
Past Participle
purring
Gerund
UK
/pɜː/
US
/pɜr/
ronronnerS’emploie pour le chat et, par extension, pour un moteur ou une machine qui tourne avec un bruit doux et régulier.
The cat began to purr softly as it curled up on my lap.
Le chat s’est mis à ronronner doucement en se lovant sur mes genoux.
Additional translations
ronronnerAu sens figuré, parler d’une voix douce et caressante.
Synonyms
hum
buzz
murmur
whirr
growl

Definitions

purringnoun
The soft, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat when it is content.
The cat's purring was a soothing sound as it lay curled up on the sofa.
purringgerund / present participle
Emitting or characterized by a low, continuous, vibrating sound similar to a cat’s purr.
She rested her head against the purring engine.
purrverb
To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, typically made by a cat when content.
The cat began to purr softly as it curled up on my lap.
To speak in a soft, low, and soothing voice.
She purred her approval as she listened to the music.
Of an engine, machine, or similar device: to run smoothly with a quiet, steady hum.
The well-tuned motorcycle purred as it cruised down the highway.
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